EP #167: How Sharing Your Story Can Make an Impact with Jenna Lynch
The power of storytelling is unmatched. It connects people across the globe. You may not know someone personally but when you hear their story, you instantly understand part of them. Stories can be told verbally, visually, or in written form.
Today’s episode is about the story of Jenna Lynch herself but more importantly, it’s about the stories that her business, Link Before You Stink has uncovered. She came up with the idea for her jewelry company in an unexpected way. You’ll hear that story and more in this episode.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
About Jenna’s story dealing with grief
How Link Before You Sink was born
Where Jenna got her creativity
About the importance of being mission-driven
A short story about cyberbullying and suicide
The different impact causes Jenna has done events with
Why you can’t just “check off” generous events
How Jenna’s “why” is so important
About Jenna’s failed attempts to “keep up with the Joneses”
Money is not normally people’s ultimate goal
A story from Jenna about someone finding their “why” (spoiler* it’s not money)
How mission drift can affect your progress
How Jenna subscribes to our favorite quote, “You may not change the world but you can change the world for one.”
How to get out of “comparison mode”
How physical exercise is a mental reaction
What’s next for Jenna and the stories about linking people share
What your special discount code is for Link Before You Sink
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“We’re mission-driven first.” - Jenna Lynch
“We link through story sharing.” - Jenna Lynch
“It took 3.5 years but I was ready to receive this gift.” - Jenna Lynch
“I had all 5 spice girls on one hand.” - Jenna Lynch
“It’s all about meaning.” - Jenna Lynch
“You’re wearing your link as a reminder that you’re not alone.” - Jena Lynch
“I’m staying in my line. Where I’ve gone outside the box a couple of times.” - Jenna Lynch
“My purpose is to find strength through connection.” - Jenna Lynch
“I do a lot of fundraisers and benefits that other brands can’t do.” - Jenna Lynch
“One of the best ways that we give is through the gift of story sharing.” - Jenna Lynch
“They did it because it was my friends and then they all came back to me and said, ‘That was so therapeutic’.” - Jenna Lynch
“It’s like you’re giving or receiving at the same time.” - Jenna Lynch
“When I first wanted to do this, I was very shy with my story.” - Jenna Lynch
“Nobody wants to hear my sob story.” - Jenna Lynch speaking about her original misguided mindset
“Go back to my ‘why” and it’s always a breath of fresh air.” - Jenna Lynch
“I’ll be honest. I was juggling a sales job at the time.” - Jenna Lynch about the time she started her business (2018)
“Simpler is better sometimes.” - Jenna Lynch
“My plane was going through some turbulence there.” - Jenna Lynch speaking about getting off track from her “why”
“People say mean stuff to you…you’ll never make an impact with jewelry inspired by a broken bike chain.” - Jenna Lynch
“It’s my medication for the day.” - Jenna Lynch speaking about her workout routine
“I worked out before the podcast.” - Jenna Lynch
“You never how good you might feel after.” - Jenna Lynch about what happens when you share your story
“You’re enough. You have a unique gift. And stay out of comparison mode.” - Jenna Lynch
“Every time I tell the story it’s still more therapeutic.” - Bob DePasquale on his darkest days
“I don’t think I would have been able to tell it like that originally.” - Bob DePasquale about maturity helping him tell his story better
“I always talk about generosity being a mindset and not an event.” - Bob DePasquale
Resources In Today's Episode:
Jenna Lynch - LinkedIn
Don’t forget to use Impact25 for a discount!
Bob’s Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
This week’s E-Impact Blog Entry
Episodes Referenced:
EP #32: How to Find Your Purpose and Why It Matters with Gabrielle Bosche
EP #106: How To Be Faithful, Lucky, and Make an Impact with Victoria Wieck
